Modesty and Vainness

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Modesty noun - The absence of any feelings of being better than others.

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Vainness is an antonym for modesty.

Nearby Words: modest, moderation, modestly, Modesta

Vainness noun - An often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements.

Usage example: the vexing vainness that seemed to fill every page of his memoirs

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Modesty is an antonym for vainness.

Nearby Words: vain, vainly

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